Thanks Ed, figured it would come down to that. I did find a bearing & seal kit on ebay, but its a bit pricey imo though I haven't ruled it out. The original felt seal seemed to have been doing a good job so far, might stick with it but not sure headscratch

1949 Chevy 3100 (In the family since new)
1955.5 Chevy 3100 - in the DITY Gallery - (Dad's truck)
1955 Chevy 6500 - in Big Bolts - (Possible parts truck?)
1958 Chevy 3800 w/9 ft bed - in Project Journals - (Current project)
1959 Chevy Spartan 10400 - in Big Bolts